If you love making adorable crochet accessories, this crochet flower keychain pattern is the perfect little project to add to your handmade collection! This sweet smiling flower features bright pink petals, a creamy white face, rosy cheeks, closed embroidered eyes, and a tiny purple bow. Finished with a metal keychain ring, it makes a charming accessory for your keys, handbag, backpack, or pencil case.
This cute crochet daisy keychain is a lovely project for spring and summer, handmade gifts, craft fairs, and anyone who enjoys making kawaii crochet creations. You can customize the colors to match your favorite style or make a whole collection of tiny flowers in different shades.
The best part? You only need a small amount of yarn, basic crochet supplies, and a little creativity to bring this cheerful flower to life.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Flower Keychain
- Beginner-friendly project: Uses basic crochet stitches and simple shaping.
- Quick to make: Ideal for using leftover yarn from other projects.
- Adorable design: Pink petals, a happy embroidered face, and a purple bow create a cute kawaii look.
- Perfect handmade gift: Great for birthdays, holidays, party favors, and small surprises.
- Easy to customize: Try different petal colors, bow shades, or facial expressions.
- Useful little accessory: Attach it to keys, purses, backpacks, or zipper pulls.
Materials You’ll Need
Before starting this crochet flower keychain, gather the following supplies:
- Pink cotton or acrylic yarn for the petals
- Cream or off-white yarn for the flower’s face
- Purple yarn for the decorative bow
- Black embroidery thread or yarn for the eyes and smile
- Dark pink yarn for the cheeks
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn, approximately 2.5–3.5 mm
- Yarn needle for sewing and embroidery
- Scissors
- Metal keychain ring with a short chain
- Stitch marker, optional
- Polyester stuffing, optional if you decide to make a padded flower
Tip: Choose a crochet hook slightly smaller than the one recommended on your yarn label if you want a firm fabric with fewer visible gaps.
Crochet Abbreviations
This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- sl st: Slip stitch
- inc: Increase (two stitches in the same stitch)
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- rep: Repeat
Finished Size
The finished flower keychain will measure approximately 3–4 inches (7.5–10 cm) across, depending on your yarn, hook size, and tension.
Step 1: Crochet the Cream Flower Face
The cream center creates a soft, rounded face for your smiling flower.
Using cream yarn:
Round 1: Make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight and join with a sl st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch. Repeat around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch. Repeat around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next stitch. Repeat around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in the next 4 stitches, inc in the next stitch. Repeat around. Join. (36 sts)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Your finished circle should lie flat. If you want a larger flower face, add another increase round, keeping the spacing consistent.
Step 2: Crochet the Pink Flower Petals
The flower in the photo has plump, rounded pink petals surrounding the cream center. You can create these as individual pieces and sew them around the face.
Make 10 pink petals using the following pattern.
Petal pattern:
- Ch 6.
- Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc.
- Work 1 hdc in the next chain.
- Work 2 dc in the next chain.
- Work 1 hdc in the next chain.
- Work 3 sc in the final chain to turn around the end.
- Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain, work 1 hdc, 2 dc in the next stitch, 1 hdc, and 1 sc.
- Sl st to secure the petal and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Repeat until you have 10 petals.
Important: This is a simplified petal construction. The exact shape will vary with your yarn and tension. For a fuller, rounder petal like the one pictured, make the petals slightly wider by adding stitches along the curved end.
Attach the Petals
Arrange the petals evenly around the back edge of the cream circle. Overlap their inner ends slightly so the pink petals form a continuous flower shape.
Pin or hold them in place before sewing. Use the long yarn tails to attach each petal securely to the outer edge of the cream face.
Check that the petals are evenly spaced and that the cream circle covers the inner ends of the petals.
Step 3: Make the Second Side
For a sturdier keychain, crochet a second cream circle using the same pattern.
Place the two cream circles together with the petal layer between them, keeping the petals positioned around the outside. Sew around the edge using cream yarn, catching the front and back circles and securing the petal bases.
Leave a small opening if you want to add a little stuffing. Add only enough to give the flower a slightly padded appearance, then finish sewing.
Alternatively, use just one cream circle and a single layer of petals for a flatter keychain.
Step 4: Crochet the Purple Bow
The little purple bow gives the flower its signature cute look.
Using purple yarn:
- Ch 9.
- Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc in each chain across. (8 sts)
- Ch 1, turn, and work 1 sc in each stitch across.
- Repeat for 3–4 rows, or until the rectangle is wide enough for your preferred bow.
- Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail.
Pinch the rectangle tightly in the center to create two bow loops. Wrap the yarn tail several times around the middle, then secure it at the back.
Adjust the loops until the bow looks balanced. Sew it to the upper-right area of the flower’s cream face, as shown in the photo.
Step 5: Embroider the Cute Flower Face
Now it’s time to give your flower its cheerful expression!
Closed Eyes
Using black embroidery thread or black yarn, stitch two curved closed eyes onto the cream circle.
Make each eye with a gently curved line and add a few short stitches at the outer corner to resemble eyelashes.
Keep the eyes symmetrical and leave enough space between them for the smile.
Smiling Mouth
Use black yarn to embroider a small curved smile beneath the eyes. Make several short stitches to create a smooth, rounded curve.
Rosy Cheeks
Using dark pink yarn, embroider a small oval on each side of the smile. A few short horizontal stitches can create the appearance of soft pink cheeks.
Safety tip: Since this keychain may be handled frequently, secure all embroidery ends carefully on the back. Embroidered facial features are also preferable to loose plastic pieces for children’s accessories.
Step 6: Attach the Metal Keychain Ring
Your crochet flower is almost finished!
Position the metal keychain chain at the top of the flower, preferably behind the upper petals.
Use a sturdy piece of matching yarn to sew the chain attachment securely to the flower. Reinforce the connection with several passes through the crochet fabric, then tie off and hide the yarn ends.
Attach the metal ring to the chain if it is not already connected.
Give the attachment a gentle pull to check that it is secure before using the keychain.
Step 7: Finishing Touches
Take a moment to check your finished flower:
- Adjust the petals so they spread evenly around the face.
- Make sure the purple bow is securely attached.
- Hide all loose yarn ends.
- Check that the embroidered face looks balanced.
- Make sure the keychain attachment is firmly secured.
You now have a cute handmade crochet flower keychain ready to brighten up your everyday accessories!
Tips for the Best Results
Use tight stitches. A firm crochet fabric helps the flower maintain its shape and makes the keychain more durable.
Keep the petals consistent. Try to maintain the same stitch count and tension for every petal so the flower looks balanced.
Choose complementary colors. Pink and purple create a sweet pastel look, but yellow petals with a white face or lavender petals with a pink bow would also be adorable.
Secure the metal attachment carefully. Keychains are handled frequently, so reinforce the attachment rather than relying on a single stitch.
Practice the embroidery first. If you’re new to embroidered faces, practice the eyes and smile on a scrap of crocheted fabric before stitching them onto the flower.
Color Ideas for Your Crochet Flower Keychain
Once you’ve made the original pink flower, try these alternative color combinations:
- Pink petals, cream face, and purple bow
- Yellow petals, white face, and pink bow
- Lavender petals, cream face, and white bow
- Blue petals, white face, and yellow bow
- Peach petals, cream face, and mint-green bow
You can also change the expression by embroidering open eyes, a tiny heart-shaped mouth, or a surprised expression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crochet flower keychain suitable for beginners?
Yes! The project uses basic crochet stitches, simple circles, small petals, and straightforward embroidery. Beginners may want to practice the petal shaping and facial embroidery before assembling the full flower.
How much yarn do I need?
You only need small amounts of pink, cream, purple, black, and dark pink yarn. This makes the pattern an excellent stash-busting project.
Can I make the flower without stuffing?
Absolutely. The flower can be made flat for a lightweight keychain. A small amount of stuffing is optional if you prefer a slightly padded finish.
Can I use different colors?
Yes! You can customize the petals, face, bow, and cheeks to create a flower that matches your bag, keys, or personal style.
How do I make the keychain more durable?
Use firm stitches, weave in the yarn ends securely, and reinforce the metal chain attachment with multiple passes of strong yarn. Check the attachment occasionally for wear.
Can I sell finished crochet flower keychains?
You can generally sell your own handmade finished items, subject to any applicable pattern or design rights and local rules. If you plan to sell the finished keychains, make sure your materials and construction are suitable for their intended use.
Final Thoughts
This cute crochet flower keychain pattern is a fun way to turn a few scraps of yarn into something cheerful and useful. With its pink scalloped petals, smiling cream face, rosy cheeks, and tiny purple bow, this little flower makes a lovely handmade gift or a sweet addition to your own collection of crochet accessories.
Once you master the basic construction, experiment with different colors, facial expressions, and bow styles to create a whole garden of happy crochet flowers.
Save this pattern for your next crochet session, share it with a fellow crochet lover, and enjoy making your own adorable flower keychain!